https://eitan.bar/articles/two-sacrificial-offerings-in-the-hebrew-scriptures-that-will-completely-revise-how-you-view-forgiveness-of-sins/ Eitan Bar is a Theologian & Author Bringing a Jewish Perspective to the Christian Faith Fri, 24 May 2024 09:32:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://eitan.bar/articles/two-sacrificial-offerings-in-the-hebrew-scriptures-that-will-completely-revise-how-you-view-forgiveness-of-sins/#comment-61 Fri, 24 May 2024 09:32:37 +0000 https://eitan.bar/?p=1536#comment-61 […] The translation of the Hebrew term “חַטָּאת” (HATA’AT) is central here. While some translations use “sin offering,” other translations prefer “purification offering” to emphasize the aspect of ritual purification, reflecting different theological perspectives on the nature and purpose of the sacrifice. […]

]]> https://eitan.bar/articles/two-sacrificial-offerings-in-the-hebrew-scriptures-that-will-completely-revise-how-you-view-forgiveness-of-sins/#comment-60 Fri, 24 May 2024 09:12:40 +0000 https://eitan.bar/?p=1536#comment-60 […] The translation of the Hebrew term “חַטָּאת” (HATA’AT) is central here. While some translations use “sin offering,” other translations prefer “purification offering” to emphasize the aspect of ritual purification, reflecting different theological perspectives on the nature and purpose of the sacrifice. […]

]]> https://eitan.bar/articles/two-sacrificial-offerings-in-the-hebrew-scriptures-that-will-completely-revise-how-you-view-forgiveness-of-sins/#comment-53 Sat, 11 May 2024 13:00:59 +0000 https://eitan.bar/?p=1536#comment-53 […] Israel never sacrificed to God in order to relax His wrath or satisfy His appetite for blood—as taught by Calvin, Luther, and Anselm’s theories of atonement. Sacrifices were not about Israel killing animals in the hopes that God, upon seeing these dead bodies, would choose not to punish Israel as well (Substitutionary Atonement). They were also not about satisfying God’s wrath and honor (Satisfaction Atonement) for a little while longer. These were the pagan’s motivations, not Israel’s. Killing and abusing others as a means to avoid punishment for ourselves is why the pagans worshiped their gods. For Israel, however, the sacrificial system included a profound act of giving thanks, communion, worship, cleansing, and covenant renewal. It was a chance for Israel to realign herself back with God’s will and commandments (repentance), expressing devotion and thanksgiving. The sacrificial system, as outlined in the Old Testament, was multifaceted and symbolic, deeply embedded in the spiritual life of Israel. There were many kinds of sacrifices in the Torah, but only two directly dealt with the forgiveness of sins: ASHAM (Guilt-offering) and HATA’AT (“Sin-offering” or “Purification-offering”). […]

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